Communities
Political Parties
Getting Elected
Sargent Shriver
Executive Branch
100

What must members of a community share or maintain to help them achieve goals, manage resources, and stay connected?

Communication

100

The ___________ System means that Democrats and Republics are the two main political parties that dominate U.S. Politics.

Two Party

100

You must be ____________ by a political party to become an official candidate for an upcoming election.

nominated

100
Using one of our key terms, how would you describe a person that fights for what they believe is right and possible despite any obstacles they may encounter?

Idealist

100

The head of the Department of State is called the ____________ of State.

Secretary

200

An example of this part of a physical community here in Saipan is CUC.

Public Utility.

200

General term for any political party not being the main two.

Third Party

200

What is the name of the election where political parties nominate their candidates?

Primary Election

200

What was the name of the Public Policy program that John F. Kennedy asked Shriver to lead after he became President. This program still exists today and brings its participants all over the world.

The Peace Corps

200

Is it the President's Office or their Cabinet that is mainly responsible for advising the President in their decision making process and taking on support roles at the White House?

Office

300

What is one of the main three factors that affects where communities have been built?

ease of access, climate, resources.

300

You may register as this if you prefer not to be a part of a political party.

Independent/No Party Affiliation

300

This is the method used to cast a vote in the U.S.

secret ballot

300

What "ideal" does the Peace Corps bring into action around the world?

Service.

300

According to Mr. B's lesson, the President getting help and support from people of different backgrounds to run the country is similar to us getting help and support from different people to do what?

Build a House

400

This phrase refers to all laws as well as any programs administered by the government.

Public Policy

400

What department does the Attorney General lead?

Department of Justice

500

Sargent Shriver had a particular theory about the effectiveness of public programs in fighting poverty. Specifically, what did Shriver believe we needed to focus on before anti-poverty programs would be successful?

equality, human dignity, civil rights

500

This is an extension of the U.S. government in a foreign country used mainly as a way to communicate on behalf of the U.S. with foreign leaders. It is run by the Department of State, and it can also help U.S. citizens needing support while they are in a different country.

Embassy